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Business management

This section provides helpful case studies and guides on business reputation management strategies for UK start-ups and entrepreneurs.

How can tech businesses improve productivity and efficiency in the workplace?

Time theft is a problem in businesses and the productivity puzzle is very real, as we find out here.

Business management

Business management

Collaboration, empowerment and adaptability key to business growth

A new report published by Standard Life has revealed some of the key drivers of success for UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with research showing an evolution in working practices, company culture and innovation.

Business management

Away day suggestions your team will appreciate

Here are some bonding and morale-boosting ideas to invigorate your staff.

Business management

Is your management team managing?

Here, we address leadership mistakes and misconceptions that your management team may have fallen prey to.

Business management

How to measure success when you have no direct competitors

James Hind presents a few simple ways to benchmark growth and success when you don't have competition hot on your heels.

Business management

How three UK tech start-ups are achieving success 

Here, Ian Butterworth interviews three tech founders and reveals their source of motivation, the challenges they faced and their recruiting strategies.

Business management

Top small business security tips 

In the early stage of business you simply can't afford to compromise your security. Here, we look at the measures to take to protect yourself.

Business management

Why I let my team decide my salary…and theirs

Paulina Sygulska discusses the 'open culture' ethos of her business and how it meant unusual but effective decisions could be made on remuneration.

Business management

Top small business security tips 

In the early stage of business you simply can't afford to compromise your security. Here, we look at the measures to take to protect yourself.

Business management

Why I let my team decide my salary…and theirs

Paulina Sygulska discusses the 'open culture' ethos of her business and how it meant unusual but effective decisions could be made on remuneration.

Business management

How businesses can benefit from reverse mentoring

Alan Price discusses why sometimes it's valuable for more mature employees to learn from the millennials.

Business management

Start-ups that are transforming traditional business

Here are three of the most original UK start-ups, which have used technology and exceptional consumer know-how to transform a conventional service into something quite genius.

Business management

How to help your employees get through Blue Monday

Here's what companies can do to help their staff get through the post-holiday slump.

Business management

Embracing the spirit of Christmas for a small company

Lee Biggins explores how to make your team happier over the festive season.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.